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Is Microsoft Store same as Xbox?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app
Xbox app
The Xbox app keeps you connected to your gaming community on your phone or tablet. Easily share game clips & screenshots, chat, view achievements and get notifications. Plus, play games from your console.
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purchases made by that account
. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.
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Is Microsoft and Xbox the same?

Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. The brand consists of five video game consoles, as well as applications (games), streaming services, an online service by the name of Xbox network, and the development arm by the name of Xbox Game Studios.
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Can I play my Microsoft Store games on Xbox?

When you choose to download or purchase a game or app from the Microsoft Store or Xbox Game Pass, it installs automatically to your console if: Your console is set as your home console. Your console is powered on or the power mode is set to Sleep. Your console is connected to the Xbox network.
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Can you buy a Xbox console from Microsoft Store?

Shop the latest Xbox consoles, games, controllers, headsets, and subscriptions from Microsoft Store and get access to Microsoft Exclusives including Xbox Design Lab. Whatever your needs are the Microsoft Store will always have something to suit you, from consoles to games, accessories, and gifts.
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Why can't i buy stuff from Microsoft Store Xbox?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.
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Can I use Microsoft Store if my Xbox is banned from Xbox Live?

You can still sign in to your Windows device and Microsoft account to use other online apps and features.
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Do you own the games you buy on Microsoft Store?

when you buy a game, the license will be tied to your Microsoft account and you will be able to play/download that game on any other console you have.
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How to download Xbox games purchased from Microsoft Store?

Microsoft apps and games, including Xbox
  1. On your taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon, then select More info up by your account picture.
  2. Select My Library. Any app or game with a Download icon next to it hasn't been downloaded yet. Select the Download icon to download and install the app or game.
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How do I download a game I bought on Microsoft Store on Xbox?

Sign in to the Xbox app with the Microsoft account that owns the content. Select the My Library tab, and then select Games. Review the content that's listed under your account. After you've found the game you're looking for, install it remotely by selecting Download to console.
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Is Xbox linked to Microsoft account?

The Xbox profile is part of a Microsoft account, so it cannot be transferred to another account.
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Is Xbox connected to Microsoft?

Xbox Live is the name of Microsoft's long-running online service for Xbox consoles. If you want to play your Xbox One or Xbox Series X games online, you'll need to have Xbox Live.
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Is Microsoft Xbox free?

In short, Xbox Live is free to use and gives you basic online functionality, while Xbox Live Gold has a monthly fee that lets you play games online and comes with special bonuses.
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How do I access my purchased games on Microsoft Store?

From My games & apps > See all > Full library, highlight (but don't select) the base game. Press the Menu button  on your controller, and then select Manage game and add-ons. Select See in Microsoft Store and check that the item you're looking for is part of the game that you bought.
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How to install games on Microsoft Store without Xbox app?

Installing from the Microsoft Store
  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account on your Windows 10/11 device. Sign in to your account.
  2. Open the Microsoft Store app. ...
  3. Select See more (...) in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select My Library.
  4. Select Install next to the game you want to install.
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Can you transfer a game bought from Microsoft Store?

When you purchase an app with an account linked to it, you cannot transfer any purchases to another account. Please click here to contact Microsoft store and check if they can transfer the purchase to your account. You won't be able to do it on your own, you need the account owner.
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Why can't I download games I bought on Xbox?

It's possible that the installed game data is corrupted. To correct this, you need to uninstall and then reinstall the game. To uninstall the game: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select My games & apps > See all > Games.
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Is Microsoft Store same as play Store?

As with other similar platforms, such as the Google Play and Mac App Store, Microsoft Store is curated, and apps must be certified for compatibility and content. In addition to the user-facing Microsoft Store client, the store has a developer portal with which developers can interact.
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What happens when you buy a game on Xbox Store?

They're stored in the cloud so you can download them to your Xbox console or an external hard drive. Slip the hard drive in your pocket for travel, or simply log in with your account to a friend's Xbox and download your games.
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Can I play offline if I buy a game in Microsoft Store?

Most games with a campaign mode will be playable offline, but games with network co-op or multiplayer features will not work while you're offline. While playing offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from the Microsoft Store, will not be available.
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Why did Microsoft remove the store from the Xbox app?

Microsoft has told Stevivor why Store functionality — specifically, “purchase capabilities” — were removed from the Xbox app on both iOS and Android. As we suspected, it's all to do with rules governing in-app purchases inside the Apple and Google ecosystems.
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How do I unlink my Xbox account from Microsoft Store?

Sign in with your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/devices/content. Find the device you want to remove and select Unlink. Review your device details and select Unlink.
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Is taking Xbox accounts illegal?

Account theft

Buying, selling, sharing, borrowing, or trading Microsoft accounts is a violation of the Microsoft Services Agreement and the Community Standards for Xbox.
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Why can't i see the game i bought in the Microsoft Store?

If you can't find a game or app after you move it to your PC, you can see what you own in Microsoft Store on your PC. 1) In the search box on the taskbar, type Microsoft Store and select it from the results. 2) Select More > My library > All owned and scroll through the results to find the game or app you moved.
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Why can't I download apps from Microsoft Store?

If updates for Windows were recently installed, you'll need to restart your PC before you can install apps from Microsoft Store. Your PC isn't authorized to use Microsoft Store apps. You'll need to sign into the app with your Microsoft account.
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